City seeks bids for Alga Norte Community Park construction
February 14, 2012
The Carlsbad City Council authorized city staff Tuesday to seek bids from pre-qualified firms on the design and construction of Alga Norte Community Park. The 32-acre project in southeast Carlsbad, currently scheduled to open in late 2013, includes an aquatics center, ball fields, a skate park, a dog park, a new playground and other amenities that support a healthy outdoor lifestyle for Carlsbad residents.
The City Council authorized the park’s construction in April 2011. Since that time, city staff have updated the required permits and pre-qualified five construction firms to bid on the project. The city is using a construction method called “design-build,” which streamlines the construction process and allows the project to get done more quickly. The project is expected to break ground before summer.
The park will be located east of El Camino Real, bordered on the south by Poinsettia Lane and on the east by Alicante Road. The approved park design includes:
- Three lighted softball/baseball fields
- One lighted full basketball court and one half court
- Batting cages and a concession stand at the ball fields
- Picnic areas with barbecues
- Playground with 100 percent universally accessible play equipment
- An off-leash dog park divided into areas for larger and smaller dogs, including obstacle course-type play equipment
- A 18,500-square-foot lighted skate park that will include a "street course" section, an area with challenging elements for more skilled skateboarders and a beginners’ area
- An aquatic center featuring:
- A 56-meter competition pool with viewing bleachers
- A 25-meter, 12-lane swim instruction pool
- A small warm water therapeutic pool
- A small “spray-ground” play area for young children
- Public meeting facilities
- Heated main locker room/restrooms
- Concessions area
The budget for this phase of the park is $40 million.
For more information
Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation director, 760-434-2826, chris.hazeltine@carlsbadca.gov
City media contacts
Kristina Ray, 760-434-2957, kristina.ray@carlsbadca.gov
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